PRAESTANS ZWANENBURG VARIETY, 12. A spectacular 
large flower of vermilion red. Many expanded flowers with long 
pointed segments resembling a small Poinsettia. (4) 3 $.60, 6 $1.15, 
12 $2.00, 25 $3.70, 100 $13.75. 
PULCHELLA HUMILIS, 6. A charming dwarf species having 
flowers of pinkish lilac with a yellow base. Petals are long and 
pointed and informally arranged when fully opened. Each $.75, 
3 $2.00, 12 $7.75, 25 $14.25 
PULCHELLA VIOLACEA, 4. This dwarf variety is very early, 
flowering even before T. Kaufmanniana. The flower is bright purple- 
violet with black center. Very distinct and fine. Each $.80, 3 $2.10, 
12 $7.85, 100 $14.95. 
PULCHELLA VIOLACEA YELLOW CENTRE, 5. Clear purple- 
violet with a pure yellow center. Each $.95, 3 $2.60, 12 $9.80. 
SAXATILIS, 14. A very distinct species from Crete bearing from 
1 to 3 handsome pure lilac flowers with a deep yellow center to 
each stem. Should be planted where bulbs will receive a good 
summer baking or they may be lifted and stored in a dry warm place. 
3 $.90, 12 $3.15, 25 $5.75, 100 $29.00. 
SCHRENKI, 6. The color scheme of this species is vivid red with 
yellow tips, much like a Duc van Tol Tulip. Very bright and gay in 
the spring garden. () Each $.80, 3 $2.10, 12 $7.85, 25 $14.95. 
SPRENGERI, 20. Very distinct species of scarlet. The flowers are 
long and pointed and have brilliant yellow anthers. Valuable be- 
cause it is the last Tulip of any kind to flower. Self-sows. Each $1.25, 
3 $3.45, 12 $13.55. 
STELLATA, 14. A rare and beautiful Himalayan species. A 
dainty flower of white with exterior of bright cherry red much like 
s Clusiana. Very desirable. Each $.80, 3 $2.10, 12 $7.85, 25 
14.95. 
SYLVESTRIS, 16. Beautiful flowers of pure yellow with exteriors 
flushed slightly brown that open widely in full sun. Their fragrance 
is like that of violets. Fine for cutting, increases rapidly. Plant in full 
sun with Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinths for a lovely garden picture. 
3 $.45, 12 $1.40, 25 $9.65, 100 $9.65. 

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22 AOR OO OOROL Eee $5.00 
As this is a more comprehensive book in many ways it is recommended for the advanced 
gardener or the specialist. It is very well written, but the beginner wilt find certain elemen- 
tary knowledge missing. Among several groups of bulbs the historical and descriptive material 
is extensive and detailed, showing evidence of much research and years of broad experience. 
Mr. Thomas Hoog of our firm (C. G. Van Tubergen), one of the world’s leading horticul- 
turists in the field of bulbs, is credited by the author with much valuable technical assistance. 

a moment’s browsing. Special emphasis is placed on elementary 
phases and problems of bulb gardening, with no cultural details 
left to the imagination, so it is especially recommended for the 
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SYLVESTRIS MAJOR, 16. A garden form having large golden 
yellow flowers which are produced more freely than those of T. 
sylvestris. (YH) 3 $.70, 12 $2.35, 25 $4.40, 100 $16.50. 
SYLVESTRIS VARIETY TABRIZ, 16. A free-flowering form intro- 
duced by us from Persia. The flowers are lemon-yellow. ('E) 3 $.60, 
NOI 1n95) 955938970, 100'$13.75. 
TARDA, 6. A charming and early flowering species having starry 
white flowers with a yellow eye. Usually carries 3 to 5 on a stem. 
3 $.55, 12 $1.80, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.40. 
TUBERGENIANA, 18. Large flowers of scarlet with black center 
borne on tall stems. (4) Each $3.00. 
TURKESTANICA, 10. A very pretty species having starry white 
flowers with orange-yellow centers. The flower spikes carry from 
5 to 9 flowers. It is much superior to T. biflora because of its more 
vigorous habit of growth. 6 $.65, 12 $1.00, 25 $1.85, 100 $6.90. 
URUMIENSIS, 6. A very rare variety which we introduced from 
Asia Minor. Expanded large golden flower with silvery center rest- 
ing on a rosette of spreading leaves. We recommend this brilliant 
species as one of the finest for the rock garden. (4!) Each $1.15, 
SESShl Spat Oe od dO. 
WHITTALLI, 12. A rare species having bright coppery orange 
flowers. Center black with yellowish tinge. Each $1.50, 3 $4.10. 
WILSONIANA, 8. Deep blood-red flowers with yellow stamens 
and small blue base. The bulbs are wooly which indicates that it 
needs avery hot situation, but given this it does well. (4%) Each $1.10, 
SI SSal Sloe bdtesO! 
Poor Drainage is the greatest single reason for- failure with 
bulbs. Never plant in areas that are soggy even in short per- 
iods in the Spring or Fall. 

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